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Hair Dos and Don'ts for Your 30s

You're not old, but your daring 20s are behind you. Here's how to wear your hair during this style-transition time

by Sarah Carrillo

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Do: Frame your face Fowler says that face-framing updos like Alexa Chung's soften fine lines and are way more age-appropriate than slicked-back buns. She suggests using your fingers instead of a brush to pull back your hair whenever you put it up. This way it'll end up a little messier (in a good way) and less severe.

Image via Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images

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I personally find that the red colour makes Christina Hendricks face look very pale. Her face is only saved by her blush.

by Zeaundra Friday, May 3, 2013 at 03:15PM Report as inappropriate

I liked it. Completely random but Drew Barrymore reminded me of the Mona Lisa in the one pic

by lpn4lyfe13 Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 08:41PM Report as inappropriate

As a full-time stay at home mom I find this article lacking focus. Moms' can have long hair, and often may choose to do so. Why all the negative attention on moms? I feel like I can still do sexy even though I'm not "supposed to" for some reason?

by chenoa_f_mace Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 05:41PM Report as inappropriate

I will never get a 'Mom" cut! I cut my hair short one time when I was 17 and never again will I do it again! My hair has always been long and even if I am 60 it will stay that way! It all depends on how you style it.

by brenda_lea Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 08:55AM Report as inappropriate

Yikes Fergie!

by LittleBunny Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 08:44PM Report as inappropriate

Im pretty sure when i et in my 30s these will change. It will probably be the total opposite.

by nicky22 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 02:59PM Report as inappropriate

No "mom" cut for me yet!

by EricaC123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 01:47PM Report as inappropriate

Why do you have to cut your hair shorter as you get older? I really think that's outdated! Your hair should be a reflection of you and how you feel, not a number.

by unfamiliargirl Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 03:08PM Report as inappropriate

lmao, rude

by aishak55 Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 02:54PM Report as inappropriate

Ok, big problem Christina Hendricks hair is NOT a natural shade of red at all. I am a hairdresser, for 19yrs, never have I seen a natural redhead that shade. NEVER. Also what if in your 30s you look young and want a wild hair color?? Please YOURSELF, you only have one life.

by angie_xoxoxo Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 07:55PM Report as inappropriate